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A handout CCTV picture released by the Moscow Municipal Traffic Regulation centre CODD, shows Russian police officers and paramedics working at the scene, after a taxi drove into a crowd injuring seven people on 16 June, 2018 in the centre of Moscow. Picture: AFP.

The 2018 fifa world cup

Taxi driver who drove into crowd lost control of vehicle: Moscow mayor

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Police said seven people were hurt in the incident, which took place as residents and visiting soccer fans thronged the centre of Moscow on a balmy summer...

  • France fans cheer before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between France and Australia at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 16, 2018. Picture: AFP.

    Fans rage on social media over empty seats at World Cup

    The thousands of empty bright-orange seats were embarrassingly conspicuous to fans all over the world watching TV coverage of the second game in soccer’s premier event.

    1476 days ago
  • The four pots with the 32 teams thta have qualified for the Fifa World Cup 2018. Picture: EWN

    Pot luck: A look at the 32 teams heading to the 2018 World Cup

    The 32 teams for the 2018 Fifa World Cup have been confirmed. Take a look at all the teams who will play in Russia and the pots for the 2018 World Cup draw.

    1688 days ago
  • Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States reacts to a goal during the final round qualifying match against Panama for the 2018 Fifa World Cup at Orlando City Stadium on 6 October 2017. Picture: AFP.

    US overrun Panama 4-0, boost 2018 qualification chances

    The victory lifted the United States into third place in the six-team CONCACAF group, above Panama, who started the day a point ahead of them.

    1729 days ago
  • FILE: The Fifa logo is pictured at the Fifa headquarters on 2 June, 2015 in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    Fifa unveils 2026 World Cup bidding process

    Fifa unveiled the timetable of its delayed bidding process for the 2026 World Cup yesterday.

    2242 days ago
  • FILE: Former Fifa president Sepp Blatte delivering a speech next to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the preliminary draw for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers at the Konstantin Palace in Saint Petersburg on 25 July 2015. Picture: AFP

    Infantino says Russia 2018 could have video technology

    Infantino is on a four-day tour of Russia & Qatar who will host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups respectively.

    2263 days ago
  • Gianni Infantino. Picture: AFP.

    Infantino: Russia says economic crisis won’t affect World Cup

    Its World Cup budget has been repeatedly slashed and was limited to $9.38 billion February.

    2264 days ago
  • FILE: President Vladimir Putin said he is confident Russia will host the finals despite investigations into alleged corruption at Fifa and how Russia was awarded the 2018 finals. Picture: Supplied.

    Russia cuts World Cup spending amid economic crisis

    Russia has been forced to trim spending because of economic problems

    2566 days ago
  • FILE: Fifa Secretary General Jerome Valcke says the $10 million payment was above board. Picture: AFP

    Valcke maintains innocence over #Fifagate

    Fifa Secretary General Jerome Valcke says the $10 million payment was above board.

    2578 days ago
  • The emblem for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia. Picture: Facebook.com

    Russia, Qatar could lose World Cups

    If evidence emerges of bribery, Russia and Qatar will both be stripped of their hosting rights.

    2581 days ago
  • FILE: Fikile Mbalula says the $10m paid to Concacaf was not taxpayers' money nor a bribe, but procedural process. Picture: AFP

    Mbalula: 2010 bribery allegations is campaign to drag SA through the mud

    Fikile Mbalula says the $10m paid to Concacaf was not taxpayers' money nor a bribe, but procedural process.

    2588 days ago
  • Safa president Danny Jordaan. Picture: GCIS.

    Mayor Jordaan to crack the whip on extravagant PE officials

    New PE Mayor Danny Jordaan has announced municipality officials will have to cut down on costs.

    2590 days ago
  • Fifa headquarters in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    Visa threatens to ditch Fifa as sponsor dismay mounts

    The statement from Visa was the strongest so far as sponsors lined up to express concern about the scandal.

    2591 days ago
  • The global football's governing body Fifa's headquarters in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    World Cup sponsors dismayed by #Fifagate

    Adidas and Coca-Cola are calling on Fifa to increase transparency and resolve the controversy.

    2591 days ago
  • Fifa President Sepp Blatter announces the 2010 World Cup will be organised by South Africa on 15 May 2004 at the Fifa headquarters in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    SA official implicated in 'bribing for world cup' still unnamed

    The US AG confirmed that a top SA bid official is being investigated for bribery.

    2592 days ago
  • Fifa Secretary General Jerome Valcke. Picture: AFP.

    Fifa introduces more racism surveillance for World Cup

    The implementation of the new system is particularly apt as racism is rife in Russian soccer.

    2606 days ago
  • FILE: The emblem for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia. Picture: Supplied

    European clubs still hopeful of 2022 World Cup in May

    A FIFA task force meets for the third and final time in Doha on Tuesday.

    2685 days ago
  • FILE:Fifa President Sepp Blatter unveils Qatar as the host nation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Picture: Facebook.com

    Fifa ethics chiefs agree next step

    This follows a public disagreement between the ethics judge and investigator into the 2018/2022 bid process.

    2779 days ago
  • Fifa’s Harold Mayne-Nicholls. Picture: EPA.

    Mayne-Nicholls mulls Fifa presidency bid

    He would be the third candidate in the race with the incumbent Sepp Blatter.

    2823 days ago
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